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Located 13 miles south of Willmar on Highway 71 is the town of Blomkest. A city founded on small-town values that is able to offer a quiet lifestyle while still having all of the essentials. Businesses such as the local bank, beauty shop, church, cafe, gas station and car wash, as well as the plumbing and hardware store, serve the immediate needs with larger city access only 13 miles away. Blomkest also has a strong connection to the farming community which shines through in its hometown values and hardworking community.
Come to Blomkest during Blomkest Appreciation Day, the second Thursday in July, and you will find the entire town population, as well as the county folks, celebrating with a parade and a Firemen’s Relief Supper. Small town events like the parade, fish fry and turkey Bingo are some of the pleasures of living in a small town—nobody is a stranger for long!
Courtesy Kandiyohi County Economic Devlopment Commission
| Blomkest (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Actual | Percent | ||||||
| Population | 172 | 200 | 183 | 186 | 157 | -29 | -15.59 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.00 | 1.15 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 172.00 | 173.91 | 177.67 | 179.80 | 152.43 | -27.37 | -15.22 |
| Housing Units | 52 | 68 | 66 | 70 | 72 | +2 | +2.86 |
| Households | -- | 64 | 63 | 66 | 68 | +2 | +3.03 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 3.13 | 2.90 | 2.82 | 2.31 | -0.51 | -18.09 |
Blomkest is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 7 are two of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2), all of it land. The surrounding topography is marked by flat to slightly rolling fields, almost all of them farms. Big Kandiyohi Lake lies to the northeast of the town. The elevation is 1,135 ft (346 m).
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
As of the census of 2010, there
were 157 people, 68 households, and 53 families residing
in the city. The population density was 152.4
inhabitants per square mile (58.8 /km2). There were 72
housing units at an average density of 69.9 per square
mile (27.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was
95.5% White, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 3.2%
from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race
were 6.4% of the population. There were 68 households of which
25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them,
73.5% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a
female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a
male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were
non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of
individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was
2.31 and the average family size was 2.60. The median age in the city was
49.9 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18;
3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from
25 to 44; 40.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65
years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was
53.5% male and 46.5% female.
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Minnesota History Shop! |
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
Street scene, Blomkest Minnesota, 1955
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society - click image to enlarge
Visit The Blomkest Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos
| Blomkest City Hall 8 Blomquist Street NW PO Box 154 Blomkest, MN 56216 City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Community Center. 
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| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone: | |
| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | Travis Michael Daly
19 Blomkest Street NW Blomkest, MN 56216 |
(320) 444-6273 | |
| Clerk | appointed | Barbara Gilberts PO Box 154 Blomkest, MN 56216 |
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(320) 995-6608 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Jim Wittman 116 1st Avenue N Blomkest, MN 56216 |
(320) 894-8717 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Paulette Ascheman 231 1st Avenue NE Blomkest, MN 56216 |
(320) 212-7139 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Brian Solbrack 103 Main Street N Blomkest, MN 56216 |
(320) 894-3904 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Wayne Johnson 504 Evelyn Road Blomkest, MN 56216 |
(320) 583-8036 | |
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US Post Office 2 NW Main Street Blomkest, MN 56216-1101 Phone: (320) 995-6311 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Regular Business Hours: 
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| Utility Type | Utility Name | Utility Phone |
| Electricity | Xcel Energy | (800) 481-4700 |
| Natural Gas | n/a | -- |
| Wastewater | n/a | -- |
| Water | n/a | -- |
| Telephone | Frontier Communications | (800) 435-1504 |
| Cable TV | n/a | -- |
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none none none none none none none none Christianson is a
leading manufacturer of ship unloaders and pneumatic
conveying systems for a wide range of bulk materials
including feed and cereal grains, plastics and chemicals.
The company's equipment operates in agriculture, commercial
bulk handling, and marine port industries world-wide.
Christianson's product line spans from small bulk seed
conveyors to large ship unloaders for discharging
ocean-going vessels at rates of 600 metric tons per hour. Concorde Bank is
committed to providing quality financial services to our
present and future customers. It is our mission to maintain
a sound institution of high integrity with a friendly and
professional staff that is responsive to the changing needs
of the community. At Concorde Bank, we want you to bank in a
way that best fits your needs. We offer products and
services so you are able to bank when and where you need to,
yet still receive the personal service you deserve in a safe
and professional community bank environment. We invite you
to come to one of our locations in Blomkest or Willmar and
begin "Banking Your Way!"
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on-the-spot auto service headquarters for a complete line of
quality tires and auto services. For years, we have provided
the Blomkest, MN area with the latest products and
unprecedented services for everything we sell. And for
years, our customers have been coming back. Visit our online
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look around. If you don’t find what you need, stop in and
see us! We’re conveniently located in Blomkest, MN.
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Blomkest Minnesota area
Events:
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Recreation:
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Lake Name
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Big Kandiyohi
2,683
Health Care:
Schools:
Willmar Public
Schools
Independent School District 347
611 5th Street SW
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320)
231-8500
Fax: (320) 231-8504
Web:
www.willmar.k12.mn.us
Grades: PK-12
Students: 4,087
Willmar
Senior High School
2701 30th Street NE
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320) 231-8300
Fax: (320)
231-8460
Grades: 9-12
Students: 994
Willmar
Middle School
209 Willmar Avenue SE
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320) 214-6000
Fax: (320)
23235-1254
Grades: 6-8
Students: 844
Kennedy
Elementary School
824 7th Street SW
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320) 214-6688
Fax: (320)
235-9536
Grades: K-5
Students: 954
Roosevelt
Elementary School
1800 19th Avenue SW
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone: (320) 2231-8470
Fax: (320)
231-1170
Grades: K-5
Students:
922
Churches:
Blomkest Baptist Church
204 S Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6446
Web:
www.bbc-legacy.org
Pastor: n/a
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am
Roseland Reformed Church
19385 County Road
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 978-8911
Web:
www.roselandreformedchurch.org
Pastor: Ben Shoup
Sunday
Worship: 9:30 am
Svea Lutheran Church
12651 15th Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6500
Pastor: n/a
Sunday
Worship: n/a
Media:
Motels:
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Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Businesses:
Allied Grain Company
18750 Highway 71 S
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6119
Web:
www.alliedgrain.com
Anderson Enterprises
16920 15th Street SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6588
Arlin Zuidema Farm
16111 15th Street SW
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6460
Beauty Hill Farms Inc
3096 225th Avenue SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6225
Blomkest Baptist Church
204 S Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6446
Blomkest Beauty & Barber Shop
119 S Schendel
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6234
Blomkest Elevator Inc
Railroad Avenue
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6321
Blomkest Fertilizer Inc
365 Railroad Avenue
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6211
CES Advertising
20421 15th Street SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6141
Christianson Systems Inc
20421 15th Street SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6141
Web:
www.christianson.com
Concorde Bank
16 SW Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6111
Web:
www.concordebanks.com
Erickson Plumbing & Heating
101 N Main
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6114
Web:
www.ericksonph.net
Gorans Brothers Inc
14277 15th Street SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6564
Hanegl Inc
PO Box 187
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6211
Hurley's
Tree Service
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-1426
Web:
www.hurleystreeservice.com
Hurley's Tree Service of Blomkest,
MN offers residential and commercial tree services at
competitive prices. Our insured business is committed to
providing first class tree services and satisfaction to our
valued customers. At Hurley's Tree Service, we are prepared
to meet and exceed your expectation.
Larsons Trucking
1508 124th Avenue SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6131
Matson Insurance
16 NW Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6111
MCSC Inc
102 Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6451
Mel's 7-71 Truck Stop & Cafe
19450 Highway 71 S
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6166
Mid Central Steel Erectors Inc
102 Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6162
R &
S Repair
14 NW Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6387
Web: www.rsrepairmn.net
Randy's Auto Sales
19650 Highway 71 S
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6229
Robert D Schow Farm
590 195th Avenue SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6370
Roseland Elevator
18701 County Road...
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 978-8030
Roseland Reformed Church
19385 County Road
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 978-8911
RSR Inc
PO Box 161
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6451
Schow Brothers
520 188th Avenue SE
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6580
Troy Simenson Livestock
16002 Highway 71 S
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 995-6414
US Post Office
2 NW Main Street
Blomkest, MN 56216-1101
Phone: (320) 995-6311
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
Zuidema Farms Inc
20099 30th Street SW
Blomkest, MN 56216
Phone: (320) 978-8642
Aerial
Photo:
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Map:
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